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auDA explained - CEO Bruce Tonkin
From the CEO: uplifting Australian and global scam prevention
The internet is a fundamental part of the lives of Australians, providing countless benefits. However, alongside the rise in Australians’ reliance on the internet, we are also seeing an increase in people’s exposure to online scams and cybercrime. The increasing prevalence of online scams doesn’t mean stakeholders – including governments, infrastructure providers, industry, advocacy bodies and end users – aren’t taking effective steps to combat and prevent online scams.
auDA comment on the Review of Reviews Cross-Community Group draft report
The Review of Reviews Cross Community Group (Reviews CCG) sought input on the approach and proposed refreshed reviews system, as a whole (Scheduled and On-Demand Reviews), as well as on the individual elements of the reviews system and its operational aspects. auDA's submission can be found here.
Introduction of .au registrar quality initiative and wholesale pricing update
On 1 October 2026, auDA will introduce a Quality Performance Index (QPI) Program for auDA accredited .au registrars (registrars) to strengthen trust and integrity of the .au domain, and the wholesale price of a .au domain name licence per year will increase from AUD$8.64 to AUD$9.50 (ex GST) (effective 1 October 2026 00:00 UTC).